Alternative Data, Monetization and Governance

Cooley is a top law firm in all aspects of alt data, with an unmatched, holistic and balanced approach of market-leading practices. We develop and implement strategies to monetize data while reducing risk, advising on complex securities and public company issues, interacting with regulatory agencies, coordinating with private institutions and defending litigation.

We have experience working with and arguing before all state, federal and international regulatory and enforcement agencies while acting as trusted advisers to companies, boards and individuals in investigations and enforcement actions around the world. Our cyber/data/privacy practice advises companies and their boards on the full spectrum of privacy, data rights, cybersecurity, data monetization, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues germane to alt data. Additionally, with 100+ lawyers focused on securities and commercial litigation, we proactively defend and protect alt data assets and uses – with an unrivaled depth of experience in issues relating to biometric alt data and web scraping.

Cooley’s alternative data, monetization and governance team is part of our CooleyREG offering, through which we combine an understanding of the impact of disruptive advancements – and the regulatory issues that impose risk and slow progress – to help our clients navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.